Machinery and Metal in Malaysia
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Machinery and Equipment
The Machinery and Equipment (M&E) industry is a key pillar for industrial growth and development, facilitating Malaysia’s transition to a competitive, high-tech, Industry 4.0-ready nation. Due to the industry’s cross-linkages with all economic sectors (such as primary industries, manufacturing, and services), it holds strategic importance for the country’s economic transformation
This industry mainly consists of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) offering customized products, end-to-end manufacturing, and integrated solution providers, meeting the robust demands of both domestic and international manufacturing sectors
31.2%
Domestic investment
1.6 billion Malaysian Ringgit
The total approved investment for 2021
68.8%
Foreign investment
Mechanical and Equipment Industry Growth Forecast
The value of exported electromechanical products increased from 40.1 billion ringgit in 2017 to 49.6 billion ringgit in 2021, demonstrating strong growth in the industry. The focus is on high-tech products such as semiconductors, smart machinery, advanced metrology and analysis laboratory equipment, robotics, and autonomous navigation (or “self-driving”) vehicles
The future of mechanical and electrical (M&E) products
The advent of Industry 4.0 is transforming the way business operations are conducted today. The development and implementation of Industry 4.0 solutions are already evident among M&E companies in Malaysia, involving technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), big data analytics, cloud computing, robotics, and additive manufacturing. This collection of new technologies is providing manufacturers with new solutions covering the entire M&E product value chain. As the manufacturing landscape evolves, automation is no longer just an option but a necessity for survival, and Malaysia’s capabilities in the robotics and factory automation sub-sector bring great promise to investors seeking overall development in the manufacturing industry
Engineering Support Industry
Companies in Malaysia’s Engineering Support Industry (ESI) engage in a wide range of activities, including mold making, stamping, machining, metal stamping, metal casting, surface engineering, heat treatment, and forging. It is a crucial industry supporting national industrial development due to its connections with various economic sectors such as manufacturing, construction, transportation, and primary industries.
Industry participants continuously upgrade their facilities and acquire technology to meet the stringent demands of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) for components and precision engineering services.
Leading ESI companies in Malaysia capable of providing solutions to meet the growing and complex global demands include Alpha Master, Eng Teknologi, Sena Die Casting, Walta Engineering, Improvage Precision, Notion VTec, and Kobay Technology.
These companies develop and produce high-value modular components, mechanical structures, precision engineering parts, sheet metal fabrication, and subassemblies. They also undertake surface processing for rapidly growing industries such as medical devices, aerospace, electrical and electronics, especially in the semiconductor sector.
71.1%
Domestic investment
827.4 million Malaysian Ringgit
The total approved investment for 2021
28.9%
Foreign investment
Basic Metal Products
Malaysia’s basic metal products industry plays a crucial role in the development of both the manufacturing and construction sectors. The industry includes the production of ferrous metals (steel) and non-ferrous metals (aluminum, tin, copper, etc.)
Malaysian companies are active in upstream, midstream, and downstream activities, producing flat products and long products. Flat products (such as slab, hot-rolled and cold-rolled coils, and coated steel products) serve as intermediate materials for downstream applications in sectors like electromechanics, automotive parts, oil and gas, furniture, machinery, and prefabricated products. Long products (such as billets, blooms, and rebar) are primarily used in the construction and civil engineering industries
The steel products sub-sector in Malaysia is progressing towards Industry 4.0. This is a crucial step for sustaining the sector and maintaining long-term competitiveness. Both upstream and downstream processing are adopting the latest technologies and shifting towards smart manufacturing
1%
Domestic investment
827.4 million Malaysian Ringgit
The total approved investment for 2021
99%
Foreign investment
Metal Products
Malaysia’s metal products industry has long matured, surpassing the growth and emerging stages of industrial development. This sector encompasses value-added metal forming processes required for manufacturing machines, parts, and structural components across various industries
The metal products industry is predominantly led by local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in simple metal manufacturing within the manufacturing and service sectors. These enterprises engage in specific processes such as bending, welding, and assembly
Metal products are also utilized in offshore oil and gas industries, civil construction, industrial mechatronics, and processing plants. This includes the production of tanks, barrels, metal boxes, tin cans, metal furniture and fixtures, electrical wires and cables, and various everyday items
65.6%
Domestic investment
827.4 million Malaysian Ringgit
The total approved investment for 2021
34.4%
Foreign investment
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